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Students lie on the Quad as part of a 'die-in' protest.

Students hold ‘die-in’ Palestine protest on Quad

Zoe Bernstein, Staff Writer December 4, 2024

On Tuesday, over a dozen members of the group Bama Students for Palestine and Leftist Collective at UA participated in a “die-in” protest on the Quad, the latest in a series of pro-Palestine, anti-war...

“We are silenced”: University cancels SB129 sit-in on day of event

“We are silenced”: University cancels SB129 sit-in on day of event

Zoe Bernstein, Staff Writer November 28, 2024

At 2 p.m. on Nov. 13, a sit-in protest in support of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives was scheduled to occur on the Quad. Instead, the UA School of Social Work asked a professor involved in...

UA Young Americans for Freedom hosted Elisha Krauss on Tuesday.

Elisha Krauss lectures on the immorality and dangers of abortion

Zoe Bernstein, Staff Writer November 22, 2024

UA Young Americans for Freedom hosted Elisha Krauss, a self-described home-birth hippie evangelist and pro-life conservative feminist, on Wednesday at the Student Center.  Krauss previously worked...

Students walking in front of Denny Chimes.

Female UA students respond to a 47th male presidency

Zoe Bernstein, Staff Writer November 13, 2024

Scared, heartbroken, conflicted, surprised, excited and devastated. At the University of Alabama, women’s reactions to Donald Trump’s election cover every emotion. Some women mourn the loss of Vice...

The joint UAPD and Tuscaloosa Police precinct on the Strip.

UA follows national trend as sexual assault increases

Zoe Bernstein, Staff Writer November 13, 2024

The rate of sex crimes reported annually to the University of Alabama Police Department rose from 2022 to 2023. This fall, the UAPD released its Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report. The report...

Alabama GOP Chairman debates with a student.

“Challenge the Chairman”: Alabama GOP chairman John Wahl on immigration, economy, freedom

Zoe Bernstein, Staff Writer November 3, 2024

Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl headlined a “Challenge the Chairman” event on Tuesday with UA College Republicans where he invited UA students on the Quad to debate and converse with him. Junior...

Capstone Village retirement community put on an abbreviated version of Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” on Sunday.

Culture Pick | Capstone Village’s rendition of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ proves love is ageless

Tatum Walker and Zoe Bernstein October 29, 2024

Five Capstone Village retirement community residents put on an abbreviated version of Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” on Sunday. The actors' commitment to their characters proved that love and art...

Drones light up the sky during the homecoming pep rally.

UA Homecoming rally traditions expand with drone show

Zoe Bernstein, Staff Writer October 27, 2024

Homecoming festivities ended with the annual bonfire on the Quad on Friday. This year’s bonfire had a special twist, as the University unveiled its first ever drone show, lighting up the night sky with...

Elbow Joint is a finalist for the Battle of the Bands.

Interviewing Battle of the Bands finalist, Elbow Joint

Zoe Bernstein, Staff Writer October 27, 2024

Zoe Bernstein sat down with the members of Elbow Joint, a finalist for the SGA Battle of the Bands competition, ahead of the final competition. The band consists of Gil Armstrong, Nate Fulmer, Ira Cherniak,...

Let’s talk about sex: Hookup culture on college campuses

Let’s talk about sex: Hookup culture on college campuses

Zoe Bernstein, Staff Writer October 23, 2024

Hookup culture is booming on college campuses, according to the National Library of Medicine 72% of sexually active college students reported participating in a hookup by their senior year, even though...

The Japanese Language and Culture Society held an okonomiyaki cooking workshop on Tuesday.

Japanese Language and Culture Society hosts okonomiyaki cooking workshop

Zoe Bernstein, Staff Writer October 16, 2024

The Japanese Language and Culture Society held an okonomiyaki cooking workshop on Tuesday where people met to make friends, food and conversation. Two dozen students gathered in the Student Center Intercultural...

UAPD officer Marshall Wade speaks to students about self defense skills.

Zeta Phi Beta hosts women’s self-defense workshop

Zoe Bernstein, Contributing Writer October 13, 2024

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority hosted a free women’s self-defense workshop called “DangerouZ LessonZ” Thursday as a part of an effort to provide self-defense classes for UA students.  The workshop was...

A student speaks during the Common Ground debate.

Common Ground hosts debate between UA College Republicans and Democrats

Zoe Bernstein, Contributing Writer October 6, 2024

The political discussion group Common Ground hosted a debate between UA College Democrats and UA College Republicans on Thursday.  Three students from each party debated the issues of immigration,...

The Women and Gender Resource Center hosted a campfire-themed safety fair for dating and domestic violence awareness month.

UA Domestic Violence Awareness Month begins with WGRC safety fair

Zoe Bernstein, Contributing Writer October 2, 2024

The Women and Gender Resource Center hosted a campfire-themed safety fair for Dating and Domestic Violence Awareness Month at the University on Tuesday.  The campfire had around a dozen booths from...

UA students with side hustles: How students are making extra cash

UA students with side hustles: How students are making extra cash

Zoe Bernstein, Contributing Writer September 25, 2024

For some college students, a job is only a temporary means to an end, a way to pay the bills. For others, it’s the beginning of a business they’ll potentially work in for the rest of their life. In...

A student raises a pro-Palestine poster as a counterprotester looks on.

Pro-Palestine UA students protest for second time Tuesday

Jacob Ritondo and Zoe Bernstein September 24, 2024

Students protested in support of Palestine in front of Denny Chimes Tuesday evening, following  a previous larger demonstration in May. Around 50 protestors holding signs with calls for an immediate...

The City of Tuscaloosa hosted its annual Oktoberfest celebration Saturday.

Dachshunds and dining: Tuscaloosa celebrates Oktoberfest

Zoe Bernstein, Contributing Writer September 24, 2024

Tuscaloosa doesn’t usually smell like sauerkraut, spicy sausage and soft pretzels, but it did on Saturday when Oktoberfest, hosted at Druid City Social, rolled into town and transformed the city into...

Students demonstrate in support of Palestine on the Student Center Plaza on May 1, 2024.

UA students plan Tuesday protest in support of Palestine

Zoe Bernstein, Contributing Writer September 22, 2024

Pro-Palestine students will protest Tuesday at 5 p.m. in front of Denny Chimes, following another major pro-Palestine protest that occurred at the University in May. Independent student organizers, along...

Waffle House is located at the end of the Strip.

It’s not a Waffle House, it’s a Waffle Home: Former Waffle House CEO dies at 58

John Weinstein and Zoe Bernstein September 11, 2024

Former president and CEO of Waffle House Walt Ehmer died on Friday at the age of 58 due to complications with cancer treatments. Born in 1966, Ehmer had a reputation as a kind, community-involved man,...

Mediterranean Sandwich Co. is located at the beginning of the Strip.

Culture Pick | Go Greek: Mediterranean Sandwich Co. offers Tuscaloosa vegetarians refuge

Zoe Bernstein, Contributing Writer August 28, 2024

Mediterranean Sandwich Company is an amalgamation of a Greek restaurant, sports bar, medieval tavern and late-night fast-food spot that leaves its patrons full and perplexed by its mixture of Greek and...